, COM1511 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 (846754) - DUE 2 April 2025; 100% correct
solutions and explanations.
LEARNING UNIT 1: INTRODUCING COMMUNICATION
1.1 Explain the different components and the relationship
between the components of the intuitive model of
communication. (5)
1.2 Identify and briefly discuss the seven components of The
Shannon-Weaver communication model. (5) [10]
1.1 Components and Relationship in the Intuitive Model of
Communication
The Intuitive Model of Communication is a simplified way to
understand how communication works naturally and
spontaneously between people. It includes several key
components that interact dynamically:
1. Sender (Source)
The sender is the person or entity that initiates
communication by encoding and transmitting a message.
In interpersonal communication, this could be an
individual; in mass communication, it could be an
organization or media house.
2. Message
Semester 1 2025 (846754) - DUE 2 April 2025; 100% correct
solutions and explanations.
LEARNING UNIT 1: INTRODUCING COMMUNICATION
1.1 Explain the different components and the relationship
between the components of the intuitive model of
communication. (5)
1.2 Identify and briefly discuss the seven components of The
Shannon-Weaver communication model. (5) [10]
1.1 Components and Relationship in the Intuitive Model of
Communication
The Intuitive Model of Communication is a simplified way to
understand how communication works naturally and
spontaneously between people. It includes several key
components that interact dynamically:
1. Sender (Source)
The sender is the person or entity that initiates
communication by encoding and transmitting a message.
In interpersonal communication, this could be an
individual; in mass communication, it could be an
organization or media house.
2. Message
